Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:50am on 02 Aug 2026,Sunday International
US President Donald Trump announced that he has cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after receiving requests from Iran and several Middle Eastern countries to allow diplomacy a chance. Trump said the decision is conditional on the rapid finalization of a peace agreement. The proposed framework reportedly includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, addressing concerns over Iran's nuclear programme, and reducing regional tensions. Israel is said to support continued negotiations, while Saudi Arabia has also encouraged restraint to prevent further escalation. Although optimism has increased, no final agreement has yet been confirmed, leaving the fragile diplomatic process under close international scrutiny. (PC: Reuters)
